Stair Hole West Cave

The west cave is somewhat overshadowed by its neighbour, but still offers some fine routes in a dramatic setting. A number of deep water solos have also been done inside the skull-shaped cave. These are very esoteric and usually greasy and green; best reserved for summer when it is too hot outside. See Deep Water www.rockfax.com for full details.

Route (click for voting and user comments)

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Grade

1

The Laws Traverse
6b+, S0, 45m. An enjoyable low-level traverse. Start by scrambling around to a ledge in the first cave. Make a wild swing onto...4 user comments

2 Stars

Strong

E1 6a

2

Trashy's Arete
5, S2. The left side of the arete to a ledge. Reverse the route.

Fluttery

VS 4c

3

Laws Direct Start
6m. Outright burliness, but VERY close to the water indeed. This direct start swings through the prominent hole on big slopers...

1 Stars

DWS

Strong

7b S1

4

The Brotherhood
7b+, S2. Direct up the buttress left of the diagonal break-line.

2 Stars

Technical

E5 6b

5

The Walkin' Dude
6b+, S3. A pseudo deep water solo up the rising break-line.2 user comments